Minneapolis, MN Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Max outdoor length
- 25 ft (up to 30 ft on long lots)
- Max outdoor area
- 300 sq ft (unless only 1 item)
- Required location
- Rear 40 feet of the lot
- Building clearance
- 6 feet from habitable structures
- Inoperable vehicles
- Prohibited outdoors
Summary
Minneapolis requires RVs, boats, and trailers stored outdoors in residential areas to sit in the rear 40 feet of the lot, within strict size and area limits, or be garaged.
Recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in an enclosed garage unless the following conditions are met: (1)The vehicle or item shall not exceed a length of twenty-five (25) feet unless the lot on which it is parked exceeds one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in length... In no case shall the vehicle or item exceed thirty (30) feet. (2)The area devoted to parking of such vehicles or items outdoors shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet, unless only one (1) such vehicle or item is parked on the premises.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 555.820 says recreational vehicles must be parked in an enclosed garage unless several conditions are all met: outdoor storage is capped at 25 feet in length (up to 30 feet on longer lots), the outdoor parking area cannot exceed 300 square feet unless only one vehicle is stored, the vehicle must sit on a compliant surface in the rear 40 feet of the lot, and it must stay at least 6 feet from any habitable building. Inoperable vehicles cannot be parked outdoors at all.
Violations & Fines
Noncompliant RVs, trailers, or boats are subject to zoning enforcement; inoperable vehicles parked outdoors are prohibited outright under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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